Kew Gardens Hills Has an Identity All Its Own

Neighorhood in Central Queens Has Suburban Feel, Manageable Commutes

Residents of Kew Gardens Hills, in central Queens, say the area's appeals include its suburban feel and manageable commutes made possible by its proximity to several highways.

The neighborhood, which is distinct from nearby Kew Gardens, is a largely middle-class area that was originally part of Flushing and called Queens Valley in the early part of the 20th century. Kew Gardens Hills was built up in the 1930s, '40s and '50s with a...